Comments on Our Cars--1983 Chevrolet Malibu WagonTypePad2010-11-11T18:36:05ZEditorhttp://www.carlustblog.com/tag:typepad.com,2003:http://www.carlustblog.com/2010/11/our-cars-1983-chevrolet-malibu-wagon/comments/atom.xml/harry v commented on 'Our Cars--1983 Chevrolet Malibu Wagon'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00e54ed05fc288330168e866ee4e970c2012-03-05T02:24:00Z2012-03-05T02:24:00Zharry vi just got an 83 malibu wagon and need a latch for the tailgate. most websites i have checked dont...<p>i just got an 83 malibu wagon and need a latch for the tailgate. most websites i have checked dont even have a listing for it. any help locating one would be greatly appreciated. thanks harry v</p>kenny heggem commented on 'Our Cars--1983 Chevrolet Malibu Wagon'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00e54ed05fc288330133f6477c9f970b2010-11-21T05:59:14Z2010-11-21T05:59:14Zkenny heggemhttp://www.vortexbeyond.comreminds me of flying around the rear hatch of my mom's 74 pinto squire, in yellow. playing with hot wheels...<p>reminds me of flying around the rear hatch of my mom&#39;s 74 pinto squire, in yellow. playing with hot wheels on the rear wheel wells... mom smoking and drinking her tab while shifting and ripping around corners. Ahhh... &quot;memories&quot;</p>Ron the car guy commented on 'Our Cars--1983 Chevrolet Malibu Wagon'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00e54ed05fc2883301348935a6df970c2010-11-19T16:59:25Z2010-11-19T16:59:25ZRon the car guyhttp://westsideautopros.com/These were fun to play in when I was a kid. I remember setting up camp in the back.<p>These were fun to play in when I was a kid. I remember setting up camp in the back.</p>bryce commented on 'Our Cars--1983 Chevrolet Malibu Wagon'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00e54ed05fc2883301348932fdc9970c2010-11-19T07:42:21Z2010-11-19T07:42:21ZbryceThose 3.8 V6 were good GM used them out in Aussie thru till 04 in the Commodore I wonder why...<p>Those 3.8 V6 were good GM used them out in Aussie thru till 04 in the Commodore I wonder why they didnt use it in the Catera Caddy as they were essentially the same car. </p>That Car Guy commented on 'Our Cars--1983 Chevrolet Malibu Wagon'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00e54ed05fc288330133f61241f7970b2010-11-18T23:47:34Z2010-11-18T23:47:34ZThat Car GuyThe styling of the wagon is called "sheer," and was introduced by the 1976 Cadillac Seville. I'm trying to finish...<p>The styling of the wagon is called &quot;sheer,&quot; and was introduced by the 1976 Cadillac Seville. I&#39;m trying to finish a post on that Caddy... hopefully soon.</p>Anthony Cagle commented on 'Our Cars--1983 Chevrolet Malibu Wagon'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00e54ed05fc28833013489309a64970c2010-11-18T22:30:58Z2010-11-22T05:12:41ZAnthony Caglehttp://profile.typepad.com/1216063603s28264I admit to a rather strange fascination for this car. I went back and read the original post on this,...<p>I admit to a rather strange fascination for this car. I went back and read the original post on this, and I can definitely see the attraction. It was never something I paid any attention to, but I have to say, it&#39;s a rather handsome vehicle. Eminently practical as wagons are, it&#39;s also nice and clean of line, which I&#39;ve posted previously on with respect to the heavily sculpted 1970s cars. </p>
<p>This reminds me of a car someone would have for years and years, taken good care of it, and gone about his/her daily business in without a lot of fanfare, just matter-of-factly carrying out the day to day business of the American Dream. Kind of what I think the American car is all about: Functional transportation without a lot of fuss and muss. A lot of people don&#39;t get that. </p>
<p>I think it&#39;s great.</p>Elephantschild commented on 'Our Cars--1983 Chevrolet Malibu Wagon'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00e54ed05fc288330134892d0836970c2010-11-18T13:53:45Z2010-11-18T13:53:45ZElephantschildhttp://elephantschild.typepad.com/the_elephants_childI learned to drive in a 78 Malibu sedan that had been my Grandpa's car. Can't say I LOVED it,...<p>I learned to drive in a 78 Malibu sedan that had been my Grandpa&#39;s car. Can&#39;t say I LOVED it, but I do have fond memories of it, especially of driving it to school in snow. Wheeeee! </p>
<p>My best friend my junior year had a dark blue 1981 Malibu wagon. The back seats were filled with empty pixie sticks and his name was Homer. Good times. </p>